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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 to George Gibson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00519 Author/Creator: Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 Place Written: Hermitage, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: October 15, 1822 Pagination: 2 p. : address : free frank Height: 26 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

An appeal to Gibson for an increase in the salary of the indebted Captain Thornton, who Jackson assures is an excellent officer.

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Gibson, George, 1783-1861

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